Reports of the death of Yahya Sinwar, the political leader of Hamas, in Gaza, triggered various reactions worldwide.

On Thursday evening, several Iranian media outlets reported the death of Yahya Sinwar, the political leader of Hamas, as a result of Israeli attacks in Gaza.

According to reports, Yahya Sinwar died in Israeli attacks in the Rafah region, in the southern Gaza Strip.

Recently, Khalil al-Hayya, one of Hamas' leaders, also confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar.

Khalil al-Hayya said: "Yahya Sinwar, the martyr, was a leader who did not surrender, a person who was fully armed and fought against the occupying forces."

Iran's representative to the United Nations reacted to the death of Yahya Sinwar, describing him as a role model for the youth and children, saying that Sinwar's path towards the liberation of Palestine will continue.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon has denied any involvement of US forces with Israeli forces in Yahya Sinwar's death.

Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder said: "You know, the short answer is no. This was an Israeli operation. US forces were not directly involved."

The European Union, Germany, France, Australia, and several other countries worldwide have also reacted to Yahya Sinwar's death, calling for a ceasefire and the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip.

French President Emmanuel Macron said: “An immediate ceasefire in Gaza is needed. There is an urgent need to increase humanitarian operations which are currently at their lowest point.”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: “If we look at the large number of people killed and injured from the civilian population who are not Hamas, everyone understands why we together with the US are making the case for a cease-fire and for the release of the hostages because it would be the best way to deal with the situation.”

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said: “We again call for a ceasefire, we again call for all the hostages to come home and we again call for humanitarian aid to be delivered into Gaza. We all look to a day when Gaza is free from Hamas and we look to a day where both Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace in a two-state solution.”

Meanwhile, as reports of Yahya Sinwar's death were being published, dozens of protesters gathered near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan's capital, chanting slogans in support of Hamas.

"Hamas will remain strong with or without Sinwar and will be tough on Israel. Hamas will not die, even if this news is confirmed. Hamas will stand firm against this injustice, which is Israel's expansionist occupation," said Abdul Rahim Sarour, a Jordanian protester.

Yahya Sinwar, who had served as the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip since February 2017, was chosen as Ismail Haniyeh's successor in August this year following Haniyeh's death.